Nelly Cheboi is the founder of TechLit Africa, an organization that teaches digital skills in rural primary schools, and the winner of the 2022 CNN Hero award. Nelly Cheboi grew up in poverty in rural Kenya, struggling with basic sustenance and education. Cheboi ultimately received a scholarship in America, worked odd jobs to support her …
Amaka Amatokwu-Ndekwu is a multi-award winning hospitality and tourism professional. Over fourteen years as a hospitality expert, consultant, and analyst in Africa and the United States, known for her tenacity, strong drive, passion, and leadership. She is an inspirational industry leader with a demonstrated track record of being results-oriented, a visionary, and change agent. She …
Kim Smouter is the Director General, European Network Against Racism (ENAR) with a mandate to guide its institutional development and operations. He is in charge of organisational, financial, and administrative management of ENAR and its Foundation, supervising a talented team of experts. For 9+ years, he led ESOMAR’s Public Affairs and Professional Standards teams and …
Joseph Olivier Mendo’o is the Head of the African Youth Delegation in China. He is a Cameroonian and got his Ph.D. from the Peking University School of International Studies. He is also the Co-founder of the China-Africa Youth Federation (CAYF). During his stay in China, he dedicated his time to volunteering in over 35 Chinese …
Aysha Jones is the Founder of Black Lives Matter; Sweden and an early disruptor in the fashion and beauty industry. She is the CEO of By Aysha Jones and owner of FÄRG MAKEUP, awarded for both her entrepreneurship and activism, blogger and columnist at one of Sweden’s largest feministic magazines. Aysha lectures on issues regarding …
Dami Falade is the CEO and Founder of Instituto ÈKÓ, a center for learning yorùbá language, history and culture. Congratulations!! Please note: To nominate other high achievers of African Descent Worldwide, visit http://www.mipad.org/nominate To become a MIPADian, enroll for Connectology: A Practical Guide to Connect for Success www.mipad.org/connectology To begin to think and operate like a true MIPADian, enroll …
Aziza Taylor is the Founder, Own Your Narrative 54. She is an expert storyteller, culture cultivator and brand & content strategist. She seeks to live in and help build a world where the untold narratives of the past and present “everyday” heroines and heroes from marginalized and minoritized communities are amplified. She is also dedicated …
Dr. Khalifa Ababacar Sy Diop, a native of the Republic of Mali, holds a Ph.D. in Technology Economics and Management. He is a distinguished member of several organizations, including the Federation of China-Africa Friendship Associations, where he serves as the External Affairs Secretary. Additionally, he is the first foreign Investment Advisor of Changsha City, the …
Paul Masevere Ndhlovu is a Zvandiri radio champion, Young leader for SDGs recognized by UN Youth Envoy, International AIDS Society and GOAL Next Gen. He has has been chosen from over 5000 applicants to be one of 17 United Nations Young Leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals, a flagship initiative of the Office of the …
Korrine Sky is the Founder, Africans in Ukraine Education Fund. She was born in Zimbabwe and raised in Leicester, UK, then moved to Ukraine to pursue her medical studies. But when the Russian military attacked Kyiv, she knew she had to escape with her fiancé, a neurosurgeon, to ensure their safety. She encountered difficulties trying …